A settler fort in South Alabama that was part of the Creek Indian War of 1813-1814

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Fort Sinquefield is an historic site located near present day Grove Hill, Alabama. Built by pioneers who had come to settle in the Mississippi Territory, the fort was constructed in the fork of the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers in the summer of 1813, as tensions began to mount between the settlers and the native Creek tribe.

Managed by the Clarke County Historical Society, interpretive signs on site tell the story of the battle and place it in the context of the larger Creek War of 1813-1814 and the War of 1812.

A replica of the corner of the old fort wall marks the place thought to be the original fort location. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour at any time of year and can walk from the fort site to the spring that was part of the events that unfolded at the battle. The full story of the battle is summarized in a slide presentation on The Story page of this site. In addition to self-guided tours, the Historical Society also hosts events at the fort site periodically.

A pivotal moment in the battle is depicted in the signage at the site.

While the battle at Fort Mims was the most famous, Fort Sinquefield was one of a number of settler forts in the region.

Interpretative signs tell the story of the battle.

A gentle, easily walkable trail is maintained to the creek where some of the events on the battle unfolded.

Events leading up the battle are also documented.

Forrest David Mathews (center), grandson of David Chapman Mathews who originally preserved the site, shows details of the recreated fort wall to his grandsons.

To visit the fort site, travel east from Grove Hill, Alabama, on Highway 84. Near the community of Whatley, a sign on Highway 84 marks Fort Sinquefield Road, on which the site is located. [Click to see location on Google Maps.]

Fort Sinquefield is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site is owned by the Fort Sinquefield Historical Association and is leased to the Clarke County Historical Society.